C - ANSWER Which of the following is used to increase salt reabsorption by
the kidneys?
A. Antidiuretic Hormone
B. ANP
C. aldosterone
D. The parathyroid hormone
E. All of the aforementioned.
D - ANSWER A nurse is caring for a client who requires certain gravity
measurements every four hours. What may this test detect?
A. Nutritional deficiency
B. hyperkalemia
C. hypercalcemia
D. Fluid Volume Status
136-145 - ANSWER: What is the usual sodium range?
What is the normal potassium range? 3.5-5.0.
9.0-10.5 - ANSWER What is the typical calcium level?
,1.3-2.1 - ANSWER: What is the usual magnesium range?
The typical range for phosphorus is 3.0-4.5.
A - ANSWER: A dehydrated patient describes experiencing "pins and needles"
in his arm while having an IV catheter inserted. The nurse is aware that the
sensation could have been produced by what?
A. Nerve puncture may have occurred.
B. The patient's dehydration generated this sensation.
C. The vein collapsed during implantation.
D. The vein has been obtained correctly for the infusion.
C - ANSWER The nurse is conducting preliminary rounds on the nursing unit
to examine the health of assigned clients. The nurse observes that the client's IV
site is chilly, pallid, and bloated, and the solution is not infusing. The nurse
concludes that which of the following complications occurred?
A. infection
B. phlebitis
C. infiltration
D. thrombosis
,ABCE - ANSWER A client calls in and reports soreness at the location of an IV
infusion. The nurse examines the spot and concludes that phlebitis has occurred.
Which activities should the nurse do when caring for this client?
A. Notify the provider.
B. Remove the IV catheter at that spot.
C. Apply warm, wet packs to the spot.
D. Start a fresh IV proximal to the section of the same vein.
E. Document the incident, steps done, and client response.
A - ANSWER The nurse notices that the site of a client's peripheral IV catheter
is red, heated, uncomfortable, and slightly edematous near the insertion point.
After taking the necessary procedures to care for the client, the nurse notes in
the medical record what the client experienced:
A. Phlebitis of the vein
B. Infiltration of the IV line
C. hypersensitivity to intravenous solution
D. Allergic reaction to the IV catheter material.
C - ANSWER A client at risk of developing hyperkalemia says, "I love fruit and
used to eat it every day, but now I can't because of my high potassium level."
How should the nurse respond?
A. "potatoes and avocados can be substituted for fruit"
B. "if you cook the fruit, the amount of potassium will be lower"
C. "berrries, cherries, apples and peaches are low in potassium"
, D. "you are correct, fruit is very high in potassium"
ABDE - ANSWER: What precautions should the nurse take when caring for a
client with hypernatremia?
A. Monitor vital signs and neurological condition, and adopt seizure and fall
precautions.
B. Limit fluid intake if retaining fluid.
C. Increase sodium consumption.
D. Provide oral hygiene.
E. Diuretics, tight I&O's
E - ANSWER: Which meals should a client with hypernatremia avoid?
A. Salty nibbles.
B. Canned food
C. pizza, soup, bread or buns
D. Cured meats and cold chops
E. All of the aforementioned.
E - ANSWER: What drugs could affect a client's sodium level?
A. Diuretics and laxatives
B. Sodium bicarbonate
the kidneys?
A. Antidiuretic Hormone
B. ANP
C. aldosterone
D. The parathyroid hormone
E. All of the aforementioned.
D - ANSWER A nurse is caring for a client who requires certain gravity
measurements every four hours. What may this test detect?
A. Nutritional deficiency
B. hyperkalemia
C. hypercalcemia
D. Fluid Volume Status
136-145 - ANSWER: What is the usual sodium range?
What is the normal potassium range? 3.5-5.0.
9.0-10.5 - ANSWER What is the typical calcium level?
,1.3-2.1 - ANSWER: What is the usual magnesium range?
The typical range for phosphorus is 3.0-4.5.
A - ANSWER: A dehydrated patient describes experiencing "pins and needles"
in his arm while having an IV catheter inserted. The nurse is aware that the
sensation could have been produced by what?
A. Nerve puncture may have occurred.
B. The patient's dehydration generated this sensation.
C. The vein collapsed during implantation.
D. The vein has been obtained correctly for the infusion.
C - ANSWER The nurse is conducting preliminary rounds on the nursing unit
to examine the health of assigned clients. The nurse observes that the client's IV
site is chilly, pallid, and bloated, and the solution is not infusing. The nurse
concludes that which of the following complications occurred?
A. infection
B. phlebitis
C. infiltration
D. thrombosis
,ABCE - ANSWER A client calls in and reports soreness at the location of an IV
infusion. The nurse examines the spot and concludes that phlebitis has occurred.
Which activities should the nurse do when caring for this client?
A. Notify the provider.
B. Remove the IV catheter at that spot.
C. Apply warm, wet packs to the spot.
D. Start a fresh IV proximal to the section of the same vein.
E. Document the incident, steps done, and client response.
A - ANSWER The nurse notices that the site of a client's peripheral IV catheter
is red, heated, uncomfortable, and slightly edematous near the insertion point.
After taking the necessary procedures to care for the client, the nurse notes in
the medical record what the client experienced:
A. Phlebitis of the vein
B. Infiltration of the IV line
C. hypersensitivity to intravenous solution
D. Allergic reaction to the IV catheter material.
C - ANSWER A client at risk of developing hyperkalemia says, "I love fruit and
used to eat it every day, but now I can't because of my high potassium level."
How should the nurse respond?
A. "potatoes and avocados can be substituted for fruit"
B. "if you cook the fruit, the amount of potassium will be lower"
C. "berrries, cherries, apples and peaches are low in potassium"
, D. "you are correct, fruit is very high in potassium"
ABDE - ANSWER: What precautions should the nurse take when caring for a
client with hypernatremia?
A. Monitor vital signs and neurological condition, and adopt seizure and fall
precautions.
B. Limit fluid intake if retaining fluid.
C. Increase sodium consumption.
D. Provide oral hygiene.
E. Diuretics, tight I&O's
E - ANSWER: Which meals should a client with hypernatremia avoid?
A. Salty nibbles.
B. Canned food
C. pizza, soup, bread or buns
D. Cured meats and cold chops
E. All of the aforementioned.
E - ANSWER: What drugs could affect a client's sodium level?
A. Diuretics and laxatives
B. Sodium bicarbonate
